NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 27016

NC · Population: 1,759

C+
59/100
46
C
Safety
42
C
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 27016

Zip code 27016 is located in North Carolina and is home to approximately 1,759 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $50,524, with home values near $152,600 and rents around $1,013/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 8.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$50,524
Home Value
$152,600
Rent
$1,013/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
8.8%
Unemployment
1.1%
Owner-Occupied
92.1%
Rent Burden
24.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety46CLower crime = higher score
Affordability42CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).